USS Barb 'The Final War Patrol'

Silent Service

[@ddodge26]

My Father spent time on the Barb, WWII. He called her "The Bloody Barb." So many of the stories in the book my Father over my youth told me, almost word for word before the book came out. He is and was my real life hero. He respected his Captain a great deal.

[@josephpadula2283]

Admiral Fluckey autographed my copy with a paragraph about how important Cold War sailors were not just a signature. This was before 911 and after Vietnam so we never got much appreciation .

[@mathbrown9099]

Rear Admiral “Luckey” Fluckey wrote a great book about the USS Barb’s exploits. Title of the book is: Thunder Below.

[@brianw612]

USS Barb, SS220, such a sad end for this famous submarine. Loaned to the Italian Navy in late 54, sold for scrap in 72, she should have lived out her retirement as a museum for her heroic war time exploits.

[@alanrogers7090]

I used to watch this show when I was a kid in the 1950's.

[@usalives2562]

Having read Eugenes book it is just so cool to finally hear his voice

[@danduryea]

Chief of the Boat - Cyrano Jones, "The Trouble With Tribbles," Exec - Parmen, "Plato's Stepchildren," and, of course, Spock!

[@majcorbin]

my mother (eve Corbin) [1923-2014] passed away 6 june 2014 She & Dad (both born 1923) were DEEPLY involved in WW2

[@bigdrew565]

Gene Fluckey was awarded the Medal of Honor for the harbor attack depicted in the opening scene. Which was part of the 11th war patrol.

[@allenalfreds5311]

RIP LEONARD NIMOY "SINK THEM ALL " THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE USS BARB

[@cliffordishii3738]

The only sub that sunk a train.

[@sonnyburnett8725]

Shows like this are what I grew up on, they were the best and it’s fun watching them again and seeing all those actors I remember too. The heavy set actor played a role on a very popular episode of Star Trek. “The trouble with Tribbles,” AND the actor doing the part of a sailor talking about dancing was none other than Leonard Nimoy or Mr. Spock. Thanks for letting us enjoy this again.

[@snowman333-]

I am grateful you have preserved these serials

[@RayBecker]

I'm almost completely through Admiral Fluckeys book. Absolutely incredible! When I'd joined the Navy 1982, I was heading to sub service but bombed out due to bad ears. It is so inspiring to read the story of the Barb in the Admirals own words. Thanks for posting these videos!

[@parrotraiser6541]

"The History Guy" on KZbin has a detailed description of the Barb's exploits.

[@stephenfarthing3819]

I remember the story.. A very unique raid - and the only time where US military personnel landed on the Japanese mainland during WW2.

[@mikegallegos7]

Am proud to claim my service on the nuclear USS Barb SSN-596. I was ANav and Leading Quartermaster.

[@hangfried9429]

That sub broaching at the very beginning, that crew must have been standing on the bulkheads.

[@alanrogers7090]

With actors Stanley Adams and Leonard Nimoy, who would be reunited during the Star Trek episode, "The Trouble With Tribbles".

[@Hank13665]

What a privilege it was to see the great Eugene B. Fluckey interviewed.